The Colorado Rapids could be close to a new signing, as 26-year-old Spanish pro José Mari is set to join the team for preseason. José Mari, a defensive midfielder, spent the last two seasons with Real Zaragoza but has been without a club since the two agreed to mutually part ways. If the Rapids can agree a deal, he will likely serve as a replacement for Hendry Thomas, who has been stuck in negotations with the team since last season ended.

The Seattle Sounders are one of three teams celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2014, and the club has unveiled its own plans to commemorate the occasion. One of its games against the Vancouver Whitecaps, also celebrating 40 years, will be used as a ceremonial match, and the club has revealed an anniversary logo to be displayed on their third kits all season and on the home kit for select games.

As part of their extended affiliation, Richmond Kickers head coach Leigh Cowlishaw has spent the past 10 days with D.C. United at their preseason camp in Florida. The time will have allowed Cowlishaw to not only observe United practices and training methods, but also get a look at some players he may want to take on loan this year. However, the Kickers coach revealed we shouldn’t expect any announcements on those players until early March.

Ever wanted an insight into the workings of clubs in Central America? Wondering if they’re more or less stable than their rivals in the bigger more established leagues? Well, meet Jeff Korytoshi, the American in charge of Guatemalan side Coatepeque, who is about to be fired despite beating the league’s top team.